William Lux to Maryland Council of Safety

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Baltimore, February 13, 1776.

GENTLEMEN: Captain Charles Wells, of the pilot-boat Chatham, has applied to me to be excused from taking on board the flour which he has engaged to take in on account of the Province, as the gentlemen, who are concerned in the adventure, are afraid it might subject the vessel to a seizure, in case a tender should happen to meet her, either here, or going into Statia. The flour is purchased by us, and has been ever since you were here, and we have been waiting every day for his order to send it down. We cannot undertake to grant the indulgence, without your directions, and he now waits on you for that purpose. If you can allow us to load the sloop I mentioned, this flour may be a part of her cargo in case you permit Captain Wells to leave it out, and I shall be glad to have your answer by him.

I am, most respectfully, gentlemen, your most obedient servant.

WILLIAM Lux.

To the Honourable Council of Safety of Maryland.